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French fries vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French fries and Yolk

  • French fries have less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D than Yolk.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 362% more than French fries.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +431.2%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +349.1%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Selenium +6122.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +431.2%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +349.1%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Selenium +6122.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.5%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.5%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1054.3%
Contains more Protein +362.4%
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +1054.3%
Contains more Protein +362.4%
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 3.59g French fries
Protein 3.43g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 14.73g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 41.44g 3.59g French fries
Calories 312kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.3g 0.56g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.81mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 35mg 5mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 579mg 109mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.5mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.124mg 0.077mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.055mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 1.67mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.024mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.35mg French fries
Folate 30µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.7µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Yolk
Saturated Fat 2.336g 9.551g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.204g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
French fries
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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